Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Lifitegrast Ophthalmic is used in dogs for Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS). Routes documented in dogs: Ophthalmic. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Lifitegrast Ophthalmic in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Xiidra
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic | Alternative to cyclosporine for KCS | 1 drop affected eye(s) q12h | Chronic use; reassess at 6-8 weeks | Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) | Weak | Gelatt KN, Veterinary Ophthalmology, 6th Ed |
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Blocks binding of lymphocyte function-associated antigen 1 (LFA-1) to intercellular adhesion molecule 1 (ICAM-1), inhibiting T-cell activation and inflammatory cytokine release.
Used for keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye). Common side effects include dysgeusia and instillation site irritation. Limited veterinary data.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Lifitegrast Ophthalmic dose range in dogs, with cited source references: Ophthalmic Alternative to cyclosporine for KCS 1 drop affected eye(s) q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Lifitegrast Ophthalmic in dogs: Ophthalmic.
Cited course lengths for Lifitegrast Ophthalmic in dogs include: Chronic use; reassess at 6-8 weeks. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Lifitegrast Ophthalmic is indicated in dogs for: Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS).
These are general warnings for Lifitegrast Ophthalmic across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Used for keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye). Common side effects include dysgeusia and instillation site irritation. Limited veterinary data.
Why a species-specific page? Lifitegrast Ophthalmic pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dogs — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.